Like in old times: That's what the paddock is talking about

THE POSITIVE SIDE Saudi Arabia is criticized for the human rights situation in the conservative kingdom. Against this background, Sebastian Vettel wants to pursue a positive approach. “I don’t think we’ll really achieve anything if we only highlight the negative,” said the Aston Martin driver. “I think it is much more inspiring to highlight the positive aspects and listen to those whose lives have improved as a result.” That is why four-time world champion Vettel organized a small karting project for women and girls in advance. Women have only been allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia since the summer of 2018. FAREWELL TO FRANK WILLIAMS Frank Williams was a legendary Formula 1 team boss and co-owner of the traditional British racing team of the same name. He died on Sunday at the age of 79. Williams launched many careers when he was still the boss of the team. “Without Frank I wouldn’t be sitting here,” said Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas, who made his Formula 2013 debut in Williams in 1. “It was a very sad day for motorsport, for Formula 1,” said Sebastian Vettel’s Aston Martin teammate Lance Stroll, who celebrated his premier class debut for Williams in 2017. “He was a legend.” JUST IN TIME The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is officially open. Fia race director Michael Masi inspected the quality of the track and the facilities around the course on Thursday morning. He then gave the necessary seal of approval. “It was an impressive journey for everyone involved,” said Masi about the nine-month construction period. “The race track itself is now finished to a high standard.” At 6,174 kilometers, Jeddah is the second longest circuit on the racing calendar behind Spa-Francorchamps. The average speed is around 252 km/h, only Monza at 264 km/h would be even faster. LIKE IN THE OLD DAYS Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Kimi Räikkönen compete with each other. The aging trio could receive an award at the end of the season: the prize for the most overtaking maneuvers. Alonso (116) currently leads ahead of Vettel and Räikkönen (both 115). “We have to know the price, then we can split it between us 50/50,” joked Alonso. Vettel replied with a wink that one could also lie. And Räikkönen said about the competition, as in old times, amused: “Does it count if I let someone overtake me and overtake him back?

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Like in old times: That's what the paddock is talking about

Premiere in Saudi Arabia. Formula 1 is racing in the conservative kingdom for the first time. The issue of human rights plays an important role. Sebastian Vettel even organizes his own little driving project for women.

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